Boston.com · Jan 11, 2020
How Tom Brady’s previous contract negotiations played out
Quarterback Tom Brady may not play for the Patriots next season. –Globe StaffAs Tom Brady has made it clear he plans to play in the NFL next year, and retirement appears less and less likely, everyone seems to have an opinion on his future.
Brady has until March 17 to sign an extension with the Patriots. If he doesn’t, he’ll become a free agent and could end up joining another team.
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The deal he agreed to with the Patriots in August includes a provision that does not allow New England to franchise or transition tag him for the 2020 season. As Ian Rapoport notes, “the final two years automatically void on the last day of the 2019 league year, but he cannot be tagged.”
